Real time search enhancement using mobile viewport
US10878056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/109
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Representative embodiments disclose mechanisms to increase readability and/or engagement of search results on a mobile device while minimizing the bandwidth consumed by transferring search results from the search system to the mobile device. A search results page comprises a plurality of containers adapted to hold content of a content type such as text, rich media, hidden content, and so forth. When the search results page is downloaded to the mobile device, only content that is visible through a viewport on the screen on the mobile device is downloaded. The content that is visible can be adjusted to enhance readability and/or engagement based on the type of content displayed such as by adjusting size, spacing, color/highlights, animations, and so forth. Content that is not visible in the viewport is not downloaded until it becomes visible in the viewport or is predicted to become visible in the viewport.
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